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• Family Fun at Medieval Times

  

  I know you've heard about Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, where guests journey back in time, enjoying a four-course medieval feast (eaten only with the... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Girl's Bedroom Facelift # 1

  

  The girls' rooms are finally finished and all back together again! Today I'll give you a tour of the room belonging to my 8 year old, "Frannie". Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Melissa Grelo: Behind the Scenes at THE SOCIAL

  

  When CTV's THE SOCIAL launched last September, I immediately identified with co-host and moderator Melissa Grelo (who does double duty as a news anchor and... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our Bathroom Reno: The Big Reveal (With Before and After Photos)

  

  Yes, it's finally done! Other than Maggie's bedroom, there was only one room left in the house that hadn't been repainted since we first built in 2003, which wa... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Day Trip To Port Carling, Ontario

  

  Today we celebrate our 13th anniversary. Since someone in my life prefers not to be discussed on the blog, I'm not going to say exactly with whom I am... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Win a Family Pass to Santa's Village!

  

  Let me make this clear: if you have young children, you want them to experience the magic and fun of Santa's Village in Bracebridge, Ontario. Last year, we... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Swimsuit Confidence Tips From Celebrity Stylist Alexis Honce AND Win a Special...

  

  Do you hate shopping for a swimsuit? Or wearing one in general? Today on the blog I'm pleased to share a special guest post with some great swimsuit-shopping... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Behind the Scenes at THE SOCIAL on CTV

  

  The first season of CTV's new talk show THE SOCIAL has been a hit. Launched last September and hosted by Melissa Grelo, Cynthia Loyst, Lainey Lui and Traci... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• That Day We Cuddled Lion Cubs: Family Fun at The Bowmanville Zoo - Plus Discount!

  

  So, it was just a totally normal weekend for us. Do some laundry, run some errands, cuddle some lion cubs. Wait, what??? Yep - we were invited to a very... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sarah Richardson + Hallmark = Stylish New Collection

  

  My momterview with Canadian interior designer Sarah Richardson was my first post to "go viral" (ish). After she shared it on social media, I watched one night a... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Varicose Veins - Pregnancy and Beyond

  

  I have to admit that I had fairly smooth pregnancies. Morning sickness was horrible (drugs were helpful) but I had it much easier than many moms-to-be. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Important Note and Summer Screen Time Rules: What Are Yours?

  

  Exciting note almost totally unrelated to this post: In the next few weeks, I'm going to have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at two of my (and maybe... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Vacation (or Staycation) In Beautiful Peterborough, Ontario

  

  As many of you know, I grew up out in the country, a 20 minute drive east of Peterborough, which we always referred to as "town". Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Happiness Project: July (Buy Some Happiness...can You?)

  

  For the month of July, author Gretchen Rubin focused her Happiness Project on "Money (buy some happiness)." Specifically, her goals were: Indulge in a modest... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Inside Lainey Gossip's SMUT Soiree 2014!

  

  Last night was my first trip to Lainey Lui's annual SMUT Soiree, held in Toronto at The Evergreen Brickworks, and it was a blast! Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• School Roundup: May and June 2014

  

  I'm going with bullets for this one, and focusing on the highlights! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: book and movie. Discuss proper use of words "fat" and... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Getting Kids Involved in Charity and Social Justice

  

  I have been so blessed in my life, and I always feel like I should be doing more to give back. I'm quick to make charitable donations, partly because I have... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Wednesday Words on Ambition and Encouragement

  

  "Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you, too, can become great. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Phase Are You At? Newborn Poo, Loose Teeth, Performance Anxiety and Teen...

  

  I know, I know, the title is a bit of a wordy mish-mash (which covers a huge range of parenting phases), but today I want to share links to my most recent... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Hallmark Has In Store: Father's Day and Graduation

  

  You can always count on Hallmark to have you covered for gift-giving occasions. Here are my favourites for two special June events: Father's Day and... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING